Featuring a story from Stephanie (Invisible Achilles) 
5:58 Prevalence of Achilles Tendonopathy 
8:47 Risk Factors for Achilles Tendonopathy 

General Medical conditions, strength, biomechanics of gait, subtalar deviation, limited DF, poor glute control, dynamic valgus 

Treatment of Achilles Tendonopathy 
Therapeutic Exercise 
18:33 Eccentric Exercise 
21:34 Isometric Exercise 
23:34 Concentric Exercise 
24:56 Example of Therapeutic Exercise 
25:34 Treatment Examples to increase microcirculation IASTM + Eccentric exercise, ultrasound, vibration, laser 
Rest & Return to Play Decision Making 
28:28 Talking to Coaches, Restricting Activity 
30:00 Tape Support/Orthotics 
30:56 How much is too much? 
32:18 Return to play system, Patient Rated Outcomes 
33:43 Functional tasks & Functional Tests Wrap up/Action Items 
34:48 Work on posterior chain (hamstring, glute, core). Increase blood flow, utilize knowledge of risk factors to facilitate return to play & prevent reoccurrence 
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